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2025 Toyota 4Runner Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, most often about the brakes (43% of complaints). It is 17th of 27 4Runner model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.

Complaints60
Recalls1
Crashes reported3
Fires reported2
Injuries reported3

Most common 2025 Toyota 4Runner problems

  1. Brakes

    26 complaints · 43%

    Parts named most often: foundation components.

    The contact owns a 2025 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the contact heard a scratching sound coming from the brakes. No warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 1,150 miles

  2. Other or unspecified

    9 complaints · 15%

  3. Electrical

    8 complaints · 13%

    Parts named most often: wiring.

  4. Body and structure

    7 complaints · 12%

    Parts named most often: body.

  5. Steering

    4 complaints · 7%

  6. Air bags

    3 complaints · 5%

    The contact owned a 2025 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact observed a large piece of debris in the roadway. The contact stated that traffic ahead was maneuvering erratically to avoid the debris, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. As a result…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 9,500 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2025 Toyota 4Runner recalls

  1. Electrical: instrument cluster/panel

    NHTSA 25V595000 · September 11, 2025 · 591,377 vehicles

    Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

    Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-phev vehicles, free of charge. For phev vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed december 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in may 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25tb08 and 25ta08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25lb05 and 25la05.

    Full defect summary

    Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 toyota venza, 2023-2025 rav4 prime, rav4, highlander, gr corolla, crown, 2024-2025 lexus tx, ls, toyota tacoma, grand highlander, and 2025 lexus rx, toyota crown signia, camry, rav 4 plug-in hybrid (phev), and 4 runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2025 Toyota 4Runner

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?
By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (26 complaints); other or unspecified (9 complaints); electrical (8 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota 4Runner have?
1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 11, 2025 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2025 a bad year for the Toyota 4Runner?
It is 17th of 27 4Runner model years by number of complaints, with 60 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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